Class I · High risk
Infant 25% DEXTROSE Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: human hair found within an internal sample syringe.
8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Presence of Particulate Matter: particulate matter identified as an insect in one vial.
Cause type: Particulate / foreign matter
Visible foreign particles - glass, metal, fibers or other material - found in the product. Particles can enter from equipment wear, containers or the process, and are dangerous in injectables. All particulate / foreign matter recalls.
What was recalled
8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50mEq (1mEq/mL), 4.2 grams (84 mg/mL), 50 mL, Rx only, Hospira Inc, Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-6625-02
Affected NDC
0409-6625-02
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Product details
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium Bicarbonate NDC 00409-6625 |
84 mg/mL | Injection, Solution Intravenous |
Hospira, Inc. | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- Hospira Inc.
- NDC code
- 0409-6625-02
- Origin
- IL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0865-2016 · FDA notice
Treat this as urgent. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious harm. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches the recalled lots, do not take another dose before you have spoken to your pharmacist or prescriber - today, not next week.
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